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DeVito's Frank: A Calculated TV Risk
13 Sep
Summary
- Frank Reynolds wasn't an original main character in the first season.
- DeVito's addition in season two was a creative gamble by creators.
- Writers serialized the show to naturally integrate Frank's character.
Initially, Frank Reynolds, portrayed by Danny DeVito, was not part of the core cast in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's" debut season. The show's creators, Glenn Howerton and Rob McElhenney, took a calculated risk by introducing DeVito as a main character in Season 2.
This creative decision proved instrumental in the show's evolution into the longest-running live-action comedy in American television history. The creators were uncertain about audience reception to an expanded main cast.
To facilitate Frank's integration, the writing approach shifted towards serialization, allowing for a more natural development of his character within the group dynamic. This strategy aimed to ease viewers into accepting the new dynamic.
